Focusing on the U.S. military's development of special aircraft types during World War II; including many experimental aircraft and one-off secret projects; this book shows how U.S. aviation designs and weapons progressed under the pressure of global warfare. From the state-of-the-art aircraft at the beginning of the war; to the advances during the conflict; each special type is covered in detail: armed photo reconnaissance; catapult launched seaplanes; naval floatplanes; autogyros; and special-operations armed drones. Often described as less glamorous than fighters and bombers; these special types of WW2 combat aircraft offer a unique contribution to military aviation and aeronautical advancement.
#11312507 in Books 1984-01-01Original language:English #File Name: 0856682659288 pages
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